September 4, 2023

On Tuesday, September 5 ALL students should report directly to their Park Connections class by 8:25AM.

During this time they will reset their passwords, look at powerschool for their new lunch pin, and review their daily schedules as there may have been updates.

Powerschool is still available for all students this weekend, please ensure you have your Park Connections teacher. Staff will be available to assist Tuesday morning if you can not locate this information.

***Please remember to bring your chromebooks fully charged!

Our school offers healthy meals each day. Starting school year 2023-24, we are joining Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program. All students can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important!

How to Apply



The application can be filled out in a number of different ways including online through your Wordware or PowerSchool account, or by filling out a paper copy.

Download a paper copy: English | Español | Somali

If you decide to fill out a paper copy, return the completed form to:

6425 W. 33rd St.,

Attn: School Nutrition

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Families can also attach a completed form in an email and send it to [email protected].

If you need assistance filling out an Application for Educational Benefits, contact the School Nutrition Department at 952-928-6146.

9th-12th Grade Students First Day Of School

Does your student need a Chromebook or charger?

Where: Please have your student go to their Park Connections Advisory Class and they will receive it there.

(10th-2th should have their Chromebook and charger, unless they are a new student or left it in the LMC during the summer.)

If it's not in their class, their Park Connections teacher will tell them where and when it is appropriate to go during their class.



Does your student need a school ID?

Where: Please have your student go to their Park Connections Advisory Class and they will receive it there.

If it is not there, please have them fill out this: FORM.

After the form has been submitted, the Library Media Center Staff will email the student and set up an appointment for them to come down at a certain time throughout the week to get an ID.

*If they do not get an ID during their Park Connections Advisory Class but still have their 22-23 St.Louis Park High School ID's then they do not need to get another ID because it still valid. Please see School Pictures for more information on our New 23-24 School ID's.

**9th grade family orientation Screencast will be available September 11.

The Echowan staff is dedicated to ensuring every student’s name is listed in the yearbook in a way that honors and affirms their identity. 

When you order pictures:

• Please use your student’s preferred name
• Fill out this application for a name change if one is needed
• Students with name changes should inform the photographer at the time of their photo – this is to ensure that LifeTouch has their correct name

If your student doesn’t have a school picture:

• Their name will be listed on the class portrait page as “not pictured”

DEADLINES:

The creation of our yearbook is a long process that starts before the beginning of the school year. There are several hard deadlines between our staff and Josten’s printer throughout the year.

The class portrait pages are typically our first pages with deadlines to the printer. Because of that, we ask that any name changes be made by December 31st to make sure preferred names are listed in the yearbook. 

If a name change is needed after December 31st, please reach out to Kelsey Hanson, Echowan Advisor, at [email protected].

SENIORS:

• Submit your photos to this link
• The Echowan staff will communicate to seniors and families about missing photos

Seniors will be submitting their own photos, from either a senior photo shoot or a recent picture that they select of themselves. If you have your photos now, use the link above.

Once school starts, you can go to slpechowan.org and click on the senior pictures link. The picture does not have to be professional.

Reminder - your school picture will appear in the yearbook. Please dress accordingly.

In an effort to honor our LGTBQ community, please fill out this form if your student has a preferred, correct name that is different from what appears in PowerSchool or what LifeTouch may have on record. 

Please note that this is not an official name change request. This will be used to cross reference names in student publications to ensure that every name is correct and honors your student’s identity.



ECHOWAN NAME FORM HERE

For all home athletic events where admission is charged, ticketing is only done electronically. 

Adult admission is $8 and student admission is $6 (plus a service fee for either). Single event tickets or 15 event passes can be purchased here.  

All St. Louis Park High School students have free admission to regular season home events, but need to register here.  

There will be QR codes on site at the event to purchase your ticket if needed, but no cash will be accepted.

St. Louis Park High School Prides itself on creating a safe environment for all community members. This includes our campus parking lot. Please practice safe driving and remain aware of your surroundings. Parents and caregivers, please make sure to use the front entrance (Door 1) area for drop off & pick up during arrival and dismissal. After school pick up is prohibited in the south lot in front of the athletic entrance (door 15). Use of this lot disrupts our ability to effectively transport students to athletic events and competitions because it causes congestion and buses cannot pass through. 

For questions, reach out to AP Parks at [email protected]. Thank you for your cooperation.

The time has finally come for the class of 2024 - senior year!

SLP seniors will have the chance to celebrate the incoming new school year and continue the SLP tradition of watching the sunrise together. The Senior Sunrise will take place on Friday, September 8th at 6:30am.

Seniors, please gather in the back of the student parking lot. Feel free to bring chairs, blankets, yard games and your breakfast and get ready to kick off your final year at SLP high school. All Seniors are Welcomed!

Student Council Representative Application/Petition

Google Form: Application Questionnaire

Park Connections advisory teachers will be reviewing the Student & Family Handbook during the first week(s) of school. The handbook will be available early September on the Park Connections Schoology page and SLP High School website. Students are encouraged to review the handbook with their Families and are required to sign a student acknowledgement form once it is available.

PSEO Release & Study Centers

All students registered for PSEO courses should send their PSEO schedule to their assigned grade-level counselor. PSEO students who need to apply for PSEO Release time should complete this form and submit it to their counselor. Students approved for PSEO Release must have an assigned pass that they are able to present at all times while entering or exiting the building during the school day. Once the release form is approved, the pass will be assigned through the Student Support Time App. During release hours, PSEO students may not remain on the high school campus.

If a student is taking a PSEO course virtually and wishes to participate from the high school, they should NOT complete this form. Instead, they need to speak with their counselor about registering for a PSEO study hall here at the High School.

Study Hall Release

Students in grades 11 and 12 may request Study Hall Release time in hours 1 and/or 2, or 6 and/or 7. Students approved for Study Hall Release must have an assigned pass that they are able to present at all times while entering or exiting the building during the school day. Once the release form is approved, the pass will be assigned through the Student Support Time App.

SENIORS - Open Lunch

Seniors hoping to have an open lunch need to complete this form. This form needs to be approved and seniors need to have the appropriate lunch release sticker on their ID before beginning their release time. Seniors may use Door 1 only for exiting and entering the building during their open lunch time, and are expected to return to the building and be in their class on time following their lunch hour.

Beginning July 1, 2023, state legislation approved the Free School Meal for Kids Program. Each student will receive one free breakfast and lunch daily. Students that bring their own lunch will need to purchase a la carte items such as milk. Ala carte items include any additional items beyond the school provided breakfast/lunch. Purchase of a la carte items will require your student to maintain funds in their meal account.

School Nutrition does not accept cash or checks on the serving line for purchase of a la carte items. We are asking parents/guardians to deposit funds in the Family Meal Account. You will have access through your PowerSchool account to add funds for purchasing a la carte items. 

PowerSchool Public Portal provides a link to each student’s Edutrak meal account where families can view student meal accounts and add funds online. 

The School Nutrition Department cannot accept cash or checks, so online payment is the only way to add money to student meal accounts. 

Even though one daily lunch and breakfast will be offered free to students through this new funding, completing the Application for Educational Benefits may qualify your family for other discounts such as: 

• Reduced district activity Fees
• Reduced Testing Fees
• Reduced Field Trips
• Transportation 
• Reduced Internet Fees 
• School Funding

We encourage families to go to this link https://lobby.wordwareinc.com/ if they think they might qualify.

PowerSchool and Schoology are platforms that allow parents/guardians to view their student’s attendance, grades, class events and assignments online. 

PowerSchool, the St. Louis Park student information system, is the primary source for attendance and grades for accuracy and most updated. You can sign-up for PowerSchool by contacting the High School main office at 952-928-6100.  You are also welcome to stop by the front office during the school day, where you will sign the PowerSchool Guardian Access Policy Agreement. 

Schoology is the St. Louis Park digital classroom environment where course information, resources, information and assignments are posted regularly for students. 

• To access a previously created parent Schoology account, go HERE.
• To create a new Schoology parent account (for new families that do not have a previous SLP Schoology parent account) go HERE.

2023-24 Locker Opt-in for 9th Grade and Students New to SLPHS

Incoming 9th graders and new students (10th,11th and 12th graders). If you would like a locker please fill out this 2023-2024 Locker Opt-in Form by going to the link below, or by scanning the QR code. This locker will stay with you as you transition throughout your high school career. 

23-24 LOCKER

OPT-IN FORM

The St. Louis Park Public Schools Transportation Bus Schedules will be available in the Traversa Ride 360 app (click here for directions) starting on or after August 24th. This information will include bus number, stop location, and stop times. If you have any questions or concerns please call the SLP Transportation Department at 952-928-6052 on or after August 24th.

The Orioles’ Nest Academic Support Program

We are excited to continue with another year of the Orioles’ Nest! This is an after school academic support program for students who are looking for a place to work on homework, study support and credit recovery courses.

The program starts on October 10th, and will occur on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm - 5:30pm in the Learning Lab. Days are subject to change, please make sure you are checking the schedule for any cancellations and signing up through the Student Support Application. 

More information about registration for the Orioles’ Nest and after school transportation will be released in a future September 6425 newsletter. Please be on the lookout! 

If you have any questions about the Orioles’ Nest, please reach out to Kaelyn Dagon ([email protected]).

Parents and caregivers! We’re excited for the 23/24 school year ahead and PEAC could use your help! 

PEAC is Parent Engagement Advisory Committee 

PEAC Mission:

We partner to create a collaborative and inclusive learning environment for students, families, and educators that fosters and embraces the brilliance of the SLP community.

Thank you from the faculty!

Last week’s faculty lunch was a huge success because of you! Together we fed 130 hard working staff members - thank you for coming together to make this happen!

Most pressing needs TODAY!

Thank you to all of you who made the lunch for Staff a success!

Check out Amazon.com wishlist and send a little love in the form of school supplies straight to the school. Help every student and classroom get what they need to succeed!

• Senior Sunrise has become a tradition! We need a few chaperones and snacks for up to ~400 kids on Friday, September 8 from 6:20 - 7:00 a.m. Please sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BAFAB23AA8-senior

Additional things you can contribute now and throughout the school year

• Deliver your contribution to the front office (door 1):
• Student incentives (especially needed early in year) for staff to leverage as they catch kids doing good. Best things to contribute:
• $5 Target, Cub or Holiday gift cards
• Candy bars, small box or bags of candy, (no nuts please)
• Individually wrapped chip snack bags
• Fruit Snacks
• K-Cups and/or coffee sweeteners for the Staff break room

We are looking for parents/guardians to help lead a few roles & tasks:  

• Communications - prep communications that go in 6425 ~30-60 mins/month
• 501(c)3 status - apply for status to make PEAC a non-profit with even greater flexibility to serve the school community - (one volunteer in place. If you have expertise in this area, please consider helping out!)
• Staff Appreciation Week - lead a luncheon and snacks early in May ~2-3 hours
• Staff gift bags - prepare & distribute gift bags 2x a year ~ 2 hours each time (one volunteer in place - need one more to lighten the load)
• Graphics Designer - help PEAC come up with a logo and possible website content from time to time 

**If interested in learning more or helping out, reach out to [email protected]**

Other ways to engage:

• Fill out this form to get emails directly as needs/opportunities arise

• Read 6425 every week and watch for opportunities

• Attend the 3 PEAC meetings which contain important content from your Principal team and key department stakeholders. All meetings are from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m: 
• November 8 - in person at HS
• January 8 - Zoom
• April 16 - in person at HS

• Attend a Coffee with the Principals (CWTP) in the HS front office - these sessions are more informal and provide an opportunity for discussion and engagement. 
• September 29 from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
• December 12 from 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. 
• March 4 from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. 

• Reach out to [email protected] if you have an idea you’d like to lead/assist to make our school even better

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead for our kids – in partnership with our outstanding SLPHS Staff!

PEAC - Parent Engagement Advisory Committee

Roni Falck, Julie Yakes - Co-Chairs

Ben Schein - Treasurer

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Safeway Driving School 

• Click here to register now! 
• Questions? Contact Kelleen at 952-928-6399

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6425 West 33rd St. | St. Louis Park, MN 55426

Phone: 952-928-6100 | Fax: 952-928-6113



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